Calfskin Upper Leather for Loafers from Japan
Premium calfskin (young bovine) upper leather from small whole hides ≤2.6 m², vegetable-retanned for casual loafers. Classed under 4107.19.10.20 for its upper leather designation and preparation after crusting. Known for soft drape and luxury feel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Specify calf vs mature bovine in docs; young hides often smaller, fitting surface limit
• Ensure no wool/hair per chapter exclusions; bovine exceptions allow hair-on raw only